If you have not traveled by Amtrak for a vacation, perhaps it is time to to give it some consideration.  Many North American destination cities are easily accessible by train.  Getting there can be half the fun on some of the more scenic routes.

One of the most popular vacation destinations is San Diego.  It is easy to take a train to the historic station and then use public transit for getting around locally.  San Diego is spread out over a smaller geographical area than other parts of SoCal, notably Los Angeles.  You can even get around to a lot of vacation attractions by walking if you enjoy that.

There is no shortage of fun places of interest in San Diego.  Visiting all of the beaches, museums, historical attractions and other amusements could truly take weeks.  There certainly would be no problem filling a busy week of vacation in this beach-oriented city.  The weather in the summer is particularly appealing, with a moderate sea breeze cooling things off.

Continuing your train travel up the West Coast past Los Angeles would be an option if you would like to plan an even more substantial trip.  It is easy to take the train from San Diego all the way to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, with maybe ten stops in between.  This would make it possible to spend an easy week or two in Southern California without your car.

Of course, traveling by train could add 3-4 days to the overall vacation schedule but that could be part of the charm if you have the right attitude.

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